8/31 Morning Buzz

Santorum in PA: In Harrisburg, Santorum elaborated on the beat-the-odds narrative of his fourth-place finish at the Ames Iowa straw poll, discussed his three day swing through Pennsylvania, and gave a preview of what Texas Governor Rick Perry can expect to face when they cross paths during a debate. StateCollege.com has a thorough rundown of his visit to the PSU CRs.

Immigration Showdown: Yesterday and today, Pennsylvania House State Government Committee Majority Chairman Representative Daryl Metcalfe is holding two public hearings focusing on the “National Security Begins at Home” legislative package.

Be Careful What You Wish For: After pressure from left-leaning protesters, Senator Toomey has scheduled a public town hall in – drum roll – Coudersport!

Pressure Orie to Resign? KDKA’s Jon Delano has the scoop of the morning: GOP leaders are quietly weighing whether to ask embattled State Sen. Jane Orie to step down amid a new raft of legal charges.

Perzel to Plead Guilty: Former House Speaker John Perzel will plead guilty to charges of using taxpayer money for campaign purposes, reports Angela Couloumbis of the Philadelphia Inquirer.